On Sun, 21 Jan 1996, Kristin Shurley wrote:

> I am writing a research paper on earthquake preparedness.  It will focus on
> small musuems who don't have the budgetary means to care for their
> collections.  If anyone has any information or personal experiences they can
> share it would be appreciated.
> The approach is bear bones....

      Actually, bear bones are quite sturdy and probably could take care
of themselves in any earthquake below Richter 8.5 intensity. You'd do
better to concentrate on more fragile objects ;-}

      Hank Burchard * [log in to unmask] * Washington DC